1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 208 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2007 Honda CR-V
Make Buick Honda
Model Riviera CR-V
Year Released 1968 2007
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 97.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 193 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1692 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L